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Dr. Juan Alzate, MD

Dr. Juan Alzate, MD

Libertyville, IL

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alzate, Neurosurgeon in Libertyville, IL?

    Dr. Juan Alzate, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Libertyville, IL. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Alzate graduated from Universidad del Valle Escuela de Medicina and completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Alzate is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alzate’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alzate’s office at (847) 362-1848.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alzate?

    Dr. Juan Alzate, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alzate empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Libertyville/IL community, Dr. Alzate is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Alzate go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Del Valle, Cali | Universidad del Valle Escuela de Medicina

    Is Dr. Alzate board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Alzate, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Alzate speak?

    Dr. Alzate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Alzate treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alzate diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alzate. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Spur
    • Bone Disease
    • Vertebral osteophyte
    • Bone growth on spine
    • Spinal osteophyte

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2578: Osteophyte, vertebrae

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Does Dr. Alzate accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alzate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 362-1848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alzate accept in Libertyville, IL?

    Dr. Alzate in Libertyville, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alzate's office located?

    Dr. Juan Alzate's Primary Practice

    716 S Milwaukee Ave

    Libertyville, IL 60048

    (847) 362-1848

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    What is Dr. Alzate's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alzate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922272830.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alzate?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alzate

    What is Dr. Juan Alzate's specialty?

    Dr. Alzate is a Neurosurgeon near Libertyville, IL. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Alzate to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Juan Alzate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alzate is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Juan Alzate accepting new patients in Libertyville, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Alzate is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juan Alzate offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alzate's office at (847) 362-1848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Juan Alzate?

    Please contact Dr. Alzate's office at (847) 362-1848 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Alzate have?

    Dr. Juan Alzate is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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